Have some fun with windowsill gardening this Easter! Grow cress ‘hair’ in egg shells for some Easter fun with the kids.

Watch this how-to video tutorial on growing cress and grass seeds in empty egg shells. It’s so easy to do and really fun!

You will need:

Empty egg shells
Cress seeds
Cotton wool, kitchen roll or paper towels
Googly eyes
Markers or felt tips

How to grow cress heads

Cut the top off the egg shell, remove the egg and wash out.

Decorate your eggshell with eyes and faces and leave to dry

Place a bit of cotton wool, kitchen roll or paper towels into the shell

Add water until the material is wet but not swimming in excess water

Sprinkle in cress seeds

Place in a sunny dry position such as on a windowsill

Keep well watered

Your cress seeds should sprout in a day or two. Then you can cut the hair or tie it into bunches!

Enjoy Easter gardening fun with this easy indoor activity for children.

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